Coatesville Farmers Market to relocate in June
New location near Brandywine Hospital deemed better for growth
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Big changes are coming for the Coatesville Farmers Market, which will relocate near Brandywine Hospital after two seasons at Gateway Park in the city.
Organizer Yvonne Post said that despite intensive efforts to involve the downtown community – such as offering free space to vendors...
Working to perpetuate Rebecca Lukens’ legacy
Graystone Society’s annual award goes to longtime open-space advocate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Molly K. Morrison chats with Susannah Brody, playing the role of Rebecca Lukens, at the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award ceremony in Coatesville.
Attired in 19th-century Quaker garb, Susannah Brody provided the voice of Rebecca Lukens, and the elegant Graystone Mansion,...
Shooting victim improves; car occupants sought
City police seek info about who was in a pair of white cars linked to shooting
COATESVILLE — The 15-year-old city boy hit by a stray bullet, Tuesday afternoon, appears to be recovering, police said Thursday.
He was moved, police said, from Paoli Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit to being listed in stable condition.
Meanwhile, police continue to seek leads in the shooting. Police said witnesses...
Local schools to battle in drum, guard competition, March 22
Coatesville, Downingtown West, Unionville among competing schools
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Enjoy music, excitement and artistry as 36 indoor percussion ensembles from seven states compete at the Unionville Regional WGI “Sport of the Arts” show at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd., (Rt. 82) on Saturday, March 22.
The elite ensembles use an array of equipment, movement and skills to create...
Brandywine Health helps residents enroll for insurance
Local organizations aid navigation of Affordable Care Act enrollment
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Resources for Human Development staff members monitor the sign in desk at the Brandywine Health Foundation building.
COATESVILLE – The Brandywine Health Foundation assisted in signing up 38 people for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act at an enrollment event Tuesday afternoon...
Iron and Steel Museum recognizes Women’s History Month
Women ran businesses at home, supplied front lines during Civil War
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Dr. Florence K. Williams presents recreated artifacts to attendees. Items included slippers, a brandy bottle, faurina packets, and lemonade mix, which used the same recipe still used today.
COATESVILLE – While men are very often the ones recognized with songs and medals during times of...
Hope for revitalization may finally bear fruit
Community Benefit Agreements could be a win-win for developers, Coatesville
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — For nearly two decades, revitalization has been the ongoing refrain in the city. With a handful of notable exceptions, it is the failure of that effort — especially as similar efforts in West Chester, Phoenixville and Kennett Square have taken root — that has left some in...
Lewis issues call for state improvement zone for city
Harry Lewis, Republican candidate for the 74th State House District.
COATESVILLE – It looks like the future of the city’s economic redevelopment is going to be a major issue in this year’s state legislative races.
On the heels of state Sen. Andy Dinniman’s move last week to champion economic redevelopment in the city, Harry Lewis, the Republican candidate for the 74th State House...
Op/Ed: County has strongly supported Coatesville
Terence Farrell
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
I was intrigued by the reported remarks of Senator Andrew Dinniman at the recent Coatesville City Council meeting, stating that he has “…seen what the county has done to the city…” and that he’s going to change that.
The Senator’s remarks were made as he and City Council members, along with representatives of faith-based organizations...
Preservationist tapped for Rebecca Lukens Award
Natural Lands Trust head lauded by National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum
Molly K. Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, has been selected as the recipient of the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award. Photo by Bob Williams
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone else planted a tree a long time ago.” Those words, not only spoken but also acted upon over the years by...
